Give your child the gift of time, confidence, and early academic mastery. Our Christ-centered TK program prepares young learners spiritually, socially, intellectually, and physically for elementary school.
If you feel overwhelmed by California’s changing school age cutoffs, you are not alone. Many South Bay parents find themselves asking: Is my 4-year-old ready for structured learning, or will they be pushed too fast? Should they stay in preschool another year?
It serves as a gentle, joyful bridge between preschool and full-day Kindergarten. Rather than forcing children into rigid routines before they are ready, our TK curriculum nurtures their natural curiosity while introducing foundational academics—giving them a distinct, lifelong advantage when they enter elementary school.
California’s age eligibility rules can be confusing. Use this quick guide to see where your child fits for the upcoming school year:
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Birth Date Window |
Program Placement |
What This Means for Your Child |
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Turns 5 by Sept 1 |
Kindergarten |
Ready for full elementary Kindergarten curriculum. |
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Turns 5 between Sept 2 & Feb 2 |
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) |
Eligible for our specialized TK “bridge” year! |
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Turns 5 after Feb 2 |
Preschool / Pre-K |
Thrives in our early childhood development classes. |
Not sure where your child falls? Our admissions team can review your child’s birthdate and social readiness to recommend the perfect fit.
Our TK classroom strikes the ideal balance: structured academic readiness taught through hands-on, playful discovery. We focus on four key growth areas aligned with our school mission:
Using phonics-based storytelling, letter-sound recognition, and fine-motor writing exercises, children build early reading fluency without pressure or stress.
We introduce mathematical concepts early using the world-renowned Singapore Math framework. Children move from concrete objects (blocks and counters) to visual pictures, building deep spatial reasoning and problem-solving confidence before formal arithmetic begins.
TK gives children the physical and emotional stamina needed for elementary school. They learn self-regulation, cooperative play, active listening, and conflict resolution in a safe, loving environment.
Children learn that they are individually crafted and loved by God. Daily Bible stories, prayer, weekly chapel, and physical education on our 4.7-acre campus develop the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
We know South Bay schedules demand flexibility. We offer two transparent, all-inclusive tuition tiers designed to support busy working families without hidden fees:
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Program Option |
Annual Tuition |
Hours & Schedule Details |
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Standard TK Plan |
$15,770 / year |
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Full-day academic instruction, small class sizes, and core curriculum (Singapore Math, Phonics, Chapel, P.E.). |
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Extended Care Plan |
$18,920 / year |
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Complete wrap-around care with before- & after-school supervised enrichment and outdoor play. Ideal for commuting parents. |
"We were terrified our son was too young for Kindergarten, but keeping him in preschool felt like he was holding back. Campbell Christian’s TK program was the absolute best decision. He learned Singapore Math concepts while having fun, made incredible friends, and entered Kindergarten ahead of the curve!"
See our TK classroom in action! Tour our campus, meet our warm teachers, and discover how our program prepares your child for service, leadership, and academic success.
For parents searching for private Christian schools near me or a Christian school near me that can provide a balanced, faith-based education, Campbell Christian Schools offers a unique experience that prepares your child spiritually and academically.
We encourage you to schedule a tour of our beautiful campus and speak with our dedicated staff to learn more about how CCS can nurture your child’s faith and academic growth.
Schedule a tour today to see firsthand why families rank Campbell Christian Schools among the top private Christian schools in San Jose and Campbell.
1075 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 370-4900
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: Closed
